Caption

Pyramidal clay seal with a roughly square stamp surface and rounded corners. Shallow incisions at mid-height. Base engraved with a letter—interpreted as a geometric B or an M resting on the base— beside a small round recess. Upper part is impressed; chippings on the base. Visible kaolin clay, pink-beige. 6th–7th century. Origin: Edfu, southern Egypt. Seal, stamp; height 6.1 cm, width 5.5 cm. Geometric decorations, monogram/engraved decoration, stamp impressions. Maker/workshop: unknown South Egyptian workshop., A roughly cube-shaped object with rounded edges sits against a plain gray background; the object's surface shows a textured, weathered appearance with earthy tones of brown and tan, and there are traces of darker brown and faint red on one side.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A00_035

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77.2Mb (893.9Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Pyramidal clay seal roughly square stamp surface rounded corners Shallow incisions mid-height Base engraved letter interpreted geometric B M resting base beside small round recess Upper part impressed chippings Visible kaolin clay pink-beige 6th–7th century Origin Edfu southern Egypt Seal height 6.1 cm width 5.5 cm Geometric decorations monogram engraved decoration stamp impressions Maker workshop unknown South Egyptian workshop roughly cube-shaped object rounded edges sits plain gray background object's surface textured weathered appearance earthy tones brown tan traces darker brown faint red side.